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25.08.2023
Critical thinking and self-criticism
We often overlook the necessity to learn how to think critically, even though it is a crucial skill for psychological well-being. Just as a gardener tends to the soil to ensure a bountiful harvest, cultivating critical thinking nurtures a healthy mind, fostering resilience and adaptability to tackle life’s challenges. Critical thinking is defined as the […]
21.08.2023
Money biases
Money is more than just a tool for buying things—it plays a powerful role in shaping our emotions, behaviors, and decisions. Our relationship with money runs deep, often influenced by subconscious patterns and mental biases. Behavioral economics shines a spotlight on this fascinating connection between psychology and financial decision-making, uncovering how our minds shape the […]
07.08.2023
Unveiling the ‘Empty Chair’ Gestalt technique
In June, I had the privilege of attending the 54th annual international conference of SPR (The Society for Psychotherapy Research) in Dublin, Ireland. The event showcased hundreds of research projects, focusing on contemporary mental health psychotherapy methods. Among the wealth of evidence-based techniques discussed, one stood out for its versatility and impact: the “Empty Chair” technique. Originally developed […]
11.06.2023
Drama of borderline experience
Neurotic lacks awarenessBorderline lacks clarityPsychotic lacks sense of identity The Borderline relational disorder is characterized by an individual’s feeling of confusion when confronted with their own experiences. They lack clarity regarding to whom these experiences belong. This leads to a diminished self-esteem accompanied by a fear of abandonment, extreme emotions, and maladaptive mechanisms to regulate […]
08.06.2023
Leveraging psychological supports for change
“Give me a place to stand, and a lever long enough, and I will move the world,” Archimedes famously declared, highlighting the transformative power of the right supports. This metaphor is profoundly relevant to psychology, where psychological supports form the bedrock for meaningful change. These supports provide the foundation for actions that bring about transformation, […]